Travel Articles: South America

Description of Chile's central valley, where population is concentrated and visits to vast cultural and natural wonders are possible.

Find out more on the history of how the the new interpretation center on San Cristobal Island came about and its mission for the future.

This press release from January 23, 2003 reports on the rerouting of a road that threaten the Valdivian rainforest of southern Chile.

Learn more about the Patagonia Land Trust current preservation projects along the coast, grasslands, mountains, and forests: where and how they are working towards conservation in Argentina and Chile.

Travel entails an invaluable relationship between visitors and hosts. Their success is our success. Here are a few organizations and communities in Peru that we are more than pleased to offer our support.

New restrictions to hiking the Inca Trail have been added recently. Learn more about the new reservation system and what it means for travelers.

Members of IGTOA are tour operators and organizations seeking to protect the Galapagos marine and terrestrial ecosystems and species. Find out more about this organizations mission and projects on the islands.

Inspiration for Diane Dandeneau's art show came from her travels to the Inka ruins. Profits from her show got to the Inka Porter Project. Find out more about the porters and efforts to help their communities.

Our first journal contest was a terrific success. Take a look at the winning entries, as well as the incredible prizes, including an Alaska cruise and Antarctica adventure!

Over the years Adventure Life has provided on-going support to the Center for Traditional Textiles of Cusco (CTTC). Here is a note from the director.

Adventure Life a long-standing relationship with Peru's Cachiccata community. Here is a note from the president of the community.

2012 is officially bringing some of the most significant changes to Galapagos tourism that the islands have encountered in decades. New 15-day circuits designs with conservation in mind.

Over the years Adventure Life has provided on-going support to Peru's Mantay Shelter. Here is a note from the director of Mantay, Raquel Garcia.

Science lab at Maria Guarderas School Guitig in Cotopaxi, Ecuador was a recipient of an Adventure Life grant. Here is an update on how their funding was put to use.

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Adventure Life is thrilled to announce that our Undiscovered Brazil trip has been named one of the 2015 National Geographic Traveler “50 Tours of a Lifetime!” This is a distinguished acknowledgement given by one of the most renowned travel magazines in the world. The competition is fierce, as there are so many …

In April/May of 2014 Ryan and Mindy Teini took a trip to Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands... Here is their story.

You may remember our post about the definitive changes to the Choquequirao Trek due to the construction of a cable car. By the end of 2015, the first aerial tramway in all of Peru will be built to Choquequirao. It is anticipated that up to 3,000 people each DAY will be delivered by the cable car to this historic site that currently gets just a …

As if you needed ANOTHER reason to visit this beautiful country, there is now even more incentive for US travelers going to Argentina! The exchange rate for the Argentine peso to the US dollar keeps changing in our favor. Throughout the last year, the value of the Argentine peso has declined, making the country more attractive as a travel …

Small ship cruising has often been characterized by rugged, expedition-style vessels. Operators have recognized their ability to offer creature comforts and luxury while still providing the same adventures as expedition trips. Discover how you can have the best of both worlds on a luxury small ship cruise!

You may have seen our Tungurahua blog posting back in February. If not, you can check it out here to read the story or to refresh your memory.

Well, the volcano is causing excitement yet again! During the afternoon of April 4th, Tungurahua started showing signs of activity with some strong explosions and vapor emissions with ash content. The …

The attention of the world will be on Brazil this summer. Not because of wild Carnaval celebrations, or discoveries in the Amazon rainforest, or the growing economy. The world will be watching soccer.

Teams representing 32 countries will compete, and viewers worldwide will be rooting for their favorites. This anticipated event will begin on …

IGTOA (International Galapagos Tour Operators Association) held the first "Five Star Guiding in Five Days" course at Charles Darwin Research Station from November 18 to November 23. Twenty-six guides and two representatives from the Galapagos National Park participated in the course designed to further develop and educate guides. Daily …

Yacutinga Lodge recently received the distinction of becoming the FIRST ecolodge in Argentina to be verified by Rainforest Alliance. This reflects the lodge's commitment to operate sustainably and protect the surrounding environment. Yacutinga has been dedicated to conserving the Interior Atlantic Rainforest for the last 14 years, so this …

Castro's Discotheque is a classic Costa Rican dance club. Combining Latin flare with a bit of world techno, dancers are treated to a mixture of salsa, merengue, reggaeton, cumbia, swing criollo and more. Wallflowers are invited too. There are plenty of places to simply sit back and take in the sounds and sights. The club welcomes both experiences …